Tag: DC History

On a summer evening in late June, our dog went missing. Like a hairy Harry Houdini, he slipped out of his leash on a...

Lately my everyday routine has become riddled with reminders of past community traumas. On June 15th, I woke up prepared to dedicate my day...

Update: "Out of an abundance of caution," the SPLASH event scheduled for July 8 has been postponed to Sept. 16. “Recently, we have had several...

On Monday, June 19th, I witnessed what may become a historical tradition for the DC African American community: The Second Annual Juneteenth Prayer Breakfast...

Bryson Wilson is a Leaders of Color fellow, a healthcare advocate and a former employee of the H Street NW Walmart that closed March...

It's part of Ward 8 now, so let's take a closer look at the Washington Navy Yard. For many, it is not what it seems....

The Black Side of the River:  Race, Language and Belonging in Washington, DC  by Jessica A. Grieser Georgetown University Press, 2022 204 pages /Hardback Edition /ISBN...

The redistricting of the wards is complete. The demographic and statistical profile of Ward 8 has changed dramatically. Its boundaries now include the Navy...

On April 14, 1848, 77 enslaved people together climbed aboard the Pearl, a schooner docked in Southwest DC, hoping to sail to freedom. Theirs was...